Skeleton crew
Letter: Clifford brought veterans comfort and calm
“Clifford was a steady presence in the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC), where he helped many veterans navigate the challenges of returning to civilian life — whether it was coping with the wounds of war or overcoming personal struggles.”
Letter: Wells has proven record of service
“Terri Wells is a candidate who has a proven record of service to our communities, children, open spaces and farmlands.”
Letter: Add property manager to short-term rental board
“By failing to include a professional property manager on the task force, the county risks creating regulations that lack a full understanding of the practical realities of this market.”
From first cover story, Xpress offered meaningful work
Former Xpress reporter and managing editor Cecil Bothwell reflects on his first cover story for the paper and more.
Letter: City’s water meter policy needs an overhaul
“I’m surprised that after the water fiasco of winter 2022-23 — where so much of the city was without water for nearly a week — that the Water Resources Department didn’t roll out this change with more planning and input from end users.”
Letter: Wells understands unique needs of district
“Terri Wells’ ability to connect with people from all walks of life, coupled with her inclusive and collaborative approach, positions her as the candidate best suited to represent the varied interests of the residents in this expanded district.”
Road worriers
Letter: Thanks for 30 years, Xpress
“Asheville has certainly changed a lot, but having an independent local news source as a consistent presence is fortunate.”
Blue the coop
Editorial memories from Xpress’ tricky, triumphant teens
The inescapable conclusion for me, was that a local news source, particularly the altweekly sort, lives and dies on its role as a community partner.
Letter: Runners, take a lesson from skiers
“It is unnerving and frankly annoying when there is no consideration given to those ahead of you just because they are going slower. For both of our safety, please try to do better!”
Letter: Come together to honor Asheville’s peace heroes
“These local groups and many more peace and justice groups make up a culture of peace in Asheville, envied by many other communities in our mountain region.”
Letter: On decision-making and homophobia
“I think any action prompted by homophobia is bound to have ill effects.”
Running in circles
Letter: Yancey County will lose pooled resources
“The Yancey County administration may be unaware of advantages gained by being in a three-county system, such as interlibrary loans of materials that a single system is unable to afford.”
Letter: Embrace of ignorance harms next generation
“It is our next generation who is being underserved by the blatant ignorance of bigots in their homes, their schools, their political offices.”
Gaming the system
Asheville’s alt-weekly has both captured and contributed to WNC’s evolution
Since moving here in 2002, I have seen Xpress transform from an edgy, quirky publication to the strong, serious news and cultural resource it is today — without sacrificing its trademark uniqueness.
Letter: When zoning and politics collide
“I was very disappointed to read reports that the Trump-appointee blueprint, Project 2025, explicitly supports single-family zoning, which would push me back toward the Democrats from whom I departed.”